As of the 2010 census, a total of 42,891 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Fourth Essex state house district.[2] Massachusetts state representatives represent an average of 40,923 residents.[3] After the 2000 Census, each member represented 39,682 residents.[4]

Qualifications

Article LXXI of the Massachusetts Constitution states: Every representative, for one year at least immediately preceding his election, shall have been an inhabitant of the district for which he is chosen and shall cease to represent such district when he shall cease to be an inhabitant of the commonwealth.

Salaries

As of 2013, members of the Massachusetts General Court are paid $61,133/year. Legislators receive between $10/day to $100/day per diem, depending on distance from the state house. Compensation is vouchered and set by the legislature.[5]

Vacancies

If there is a vacancy in the house, a special election must be conducted to fill the vacant seat. The election must be held on the next regularly scheduled date on the election calendar.[6] Local governments who conduct special elections receive reimbursement from the State Treasurer's office for all costs incurred.[7]

2012

Elections for the office of Massachusetts House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on September 6, 2012 and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature-filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 29, 2012.[9] Incumbent Bradford Hill (R) was unopposed in the general election and the Republican primary.[10][11]

Campaign contributions

Since 2012, candidates for Massachusetts House of Representatives Fourth Essex District have raised a total of $42,090. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $42,090 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Massachusetts House of Representatives Fourth Essex District